Time zones: SBT (UTC +11), GMT (UTC +0), CET (UTC +1), MSK (UTC +3), CEST (UTC +2), BST (UTC +1), JST (UTC +9), CST (UTC +8), WIB (UTC +7), MMT (UTC +6:30), BST (UTC +6), NPT (UTC +5:45), IST (UTC +5:30), UZT (UTC +5), IRDT (UTC +4:30), GST (UTC +4), CVT (UTC -1), WAT (UTC +1), SAST (UTC +2), EAT (UTC +3)Product OwnerAbout Us:Soar is a global fintech startup that specializes in financing and investment. Currently headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Soar is growing throughout the region with a mission to help people achieve their financial goals with innovative financial and property investment solutions and tools through its multi-purpose platform, designed to offer a simple and seamless user experience.Role Purpose:SOAR is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Owner who excels at asking the right questions to uncover and document business requirements effectively. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions by gathering, analyzing, and clearly defining product requirements. Your ability to engage stakeholders, ask insightful questions, and translate business challenges into actionable requirements will be critical to the success of our product development. Join our team to help address our current challenges in extracting and documenting precise business requirements to deliver exceptional solutions.Job duties and Responsibilities:Requirements Management:Gather and analyze business needs through stakeholder collaboration and create detailed documentation and user storiesMaintain product backlog aligned with business goals,and ensure requirements are understood by all teamsStakeholder Management:Act as primary point of contact for requirements and build strong relationships with business stakeholdersManage expectations around scope, timelines, and trade-offs and represent customer and business needs consistentlyTeam Collaboration:Work with engineering, design, and cross-functional teams, participate in Agile ceremonies, support development teams during implementationPartner with QA for testable requirementsStrategic Leadership:Align requirements with company vision and define and communicate product roadmapMake informed decisions on scope and prioritiesIdentify requirement gaps and propose solutionsProcess ImprovementRefine requirements gathering process and collect post-delivery feedback and stay current with industry trendsEnhance product development practices.Requirements:7+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or in a similar role within the Fintech industry.Proven experience in developing and launching successful products in the Fintech domain.Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.Proven ability to write clear, concise, and well-structured documentation (especially PRDs).Experience using Jira for product backlog management.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related fieldPreferred Qualifications:Experience working on Finance, Credit, or Loans modules within a Fintech environment.Fluency in Arabic language.Notes:By clicking Apply, you will be automatically redirected to a 45-min exam. Please ensure that you are ready to begin, as the exam will start immediately upon redirection.Join us and get ready to Soar! Related Jobs See more Product jobs

If the reports are true, 2025 could mark a few significant firsts for the iPhone. Apple may release its first "slim" iPhone model, put its own 5G modems inside the iPhone for the first time and we may see the first iPhone SE with Face ID. Plus, we'll likely get a much closer look at Apple's AI plans for the iPhone, since the current wave of Apple Intelligence features feels like just the beginning.There's a lot riding on Apple's plans for the iPhone in 2025. At a time when consumers are holding onto their phones for longer periods of time, it's harder than ever to entice iPhone users to upgrade. According to a CNET survey in partnership with YouGov, 44% of smartphone owners only buy a new phone when their current one needs replacing.But with rumored new models like the iPhone 17 Slim and a redesigned cheaper iPhone, Apple could have an easier time exciting potential shoppers.If it gets it right, that is. If Apple does release a significantly thinner iPhone, there's a chance that the extra-svelte design will come at a higher cost. And given the lukewarm reception Apple Intelligence has gotten so far, the pressure will be on Apple to impress consumers with new features next year.Read more: Apple Watch Settings You Should Change for a Smoother Experience Watch this: See the iPhone 16's New Visual Intelligence in Action 03:39 The iPhone 17 Slim could be Apple's alternative to a foldable phone The iPhone 16 lineup (pictured) includes the standard, Plus, Pro and Pro Max models. But next year, Apple is rumored to be releasing a new "slim" model instead of the Plus. James Martin/CNETWhile Samsung, Google and other Android phone makers offer screens that fold in half, Apple is sticking with the same traditional bar shape the iPhone has had since its inception. But the company is reportedly considering shaking up the iPhone's design in a different way: by making it significantly thinner.Reports from The Information, Bloomberg and TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicate Apple may release a notably slimmer iPhone in 2025 instead of an iPhone 17 Plus.The phone's sleek looks would be its main attraction; it would likely have similar specifications as the standard iPhone 17 otherwise but with a few compromises. For example, Kuo reports that this phone would have a single rear camera instead of the double camera found on the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. It would also have the same processor as the base iPhone 17, according to the analyst.The iPhone 17 Slim, if well received, could be just what Apple needs to get consumers excited about its non-Pro iPhones. That's to say, perhaps a snazzy redesign will coerce consumers to upgrade because they want to, not because they need to. Over the last two years, Apple's strategy has involved trickling features down from the Pro models, such as the Dynamic Island and the Action Button, to its standard iPhones to make them feel fresh and new compared to their predecessors.Read more: These 3 iPad Pro Features Should Come to the iPhoneBut with the iPhone 17 Slim, Apple would be introducing an entirely new style of iPhone for the first time since 2022, back when it launched the first Plus. Still, that phone didn't feel as novel and original as the iPhone 17 Slim likely will. Instead of just changing the size of the screen, it sounds like Apple is rethinking the iPhone's design in a way that would make it feel more portable and premium than a regular iPhone, a value proposition that's not too different from that of a flip phone-style foldable phone.Flip phones, for example, stand out for their unconventional looks and more compact designs. If Apple were to release a sleeker iPhone, it would presumably check both of those boxes, too.That said, there's a chance the iPhone 17 Slim will come with some tradeoffs, particularly around pricing since it could be more expensive than the Pro Max model, according to The Information. The phone's extreme thinness could also raise durability concerns, although it's impossible to know until Apple releases the product -- if it does at all. The device is said to be 6-millimeters thin, according to analyst Jeff Pu as MacRumors reported, which would make it notably sleeker than the 7.8mm iPhone 16.Otherwise, the iPhone 17 lineup will likely come with fresh processors from Apple and screens with higher refresh rates across all four models (only the Pros have this feature currently), according to ETNews. All new iPhone models will also reportedly have a higher resolution 24-megapixel selfie camera, says analyst Jeff Pu per MacRumors.iPhone SE may get a new look and the first Apple modem The next iPhone SE (not pictured) is rumored to look a lot like the iPhone 14. CNETThe iPhone SE is expected to get a glow up. The fourth-generation of Apple's entry-level phone, which the company is expected to release in 2025, is said to have an edge-to-edge display like Apple's other iPhones, Face ID, the Action button, a 48-megapixel camera and Apple Intelligence, according to reports from MacRumors, Bloomberg and Kuo. That would represent a huge overhaul from the current model, released back in 2022, which looks like an iPhone 8 with the same chip as the iPhone 13.Those changes alone could make the iPhone SE a compelling option for those looking to replace their current iPhone but don't need high-end specs like a smoother screen and additional camera. Android phones like the Google Pixel 8A have been leaving the iPhone SE in the dust in terms of design, screen size and camera capabilities, but it sounds like that could change with the next model.There's another reason why the iPhone SE 4 could be particularly special: It may provide a peek at Apple's first cellular modem. Apple is reportedly developing its own modem, which is the component that enables phones to connect to cellular networks, to reduce its reliance on long term partner and rival Qualcomm, according to Bloomberg. The iPhone SE 4 will be the first Apple product with the modem when it launches next spring, the report says, before making its way to more premium devices.Apple's first modem is said to be less capable than Qualcomm's; it won't, for example, support millimeter wave 5G, says Bloomberg. But the initiative would give Apple more control over its product development cycle, which could eventually result in new capabilities and better performance the same way its M-series chips have for the Mac.Smarter Apple Intelligence features Siri has a new look with Apple Intelligence. Numi Prasarn/CNETApple Intelligence, the company's first major push into consumer-facing AI, officially arrived in October, providing a glimpse into Apple's vision for how AI can make our phones more useful. But the first wave of features doesn't bring radical changes to the iPhone and neither did the second phase, which arrived in December.Apple Intelligence, in its current form, primarily consists of assistive tools for tasks such as erasing objects from photos, rewriting text and getting tech help from Siri, along with the ability to create emojis and images based on a prompt. Siri also now has ChatGPT integration, and iPhone 16 owners can use the camera button to launch Visual Intelligence, which lets you learn about the world around you using the camera.But next year, Apple will start laying the groundwork for what could be a larger shift in how we use our phones -- primarily thanks to Siri. Apple's virtual helper will be able to incorporate personal context into responses, take action within apps and understand what's on your phone's screen to assist with answering questions.Read more: I'm Not Impressed With AI on Phones Yet. What It Will Take to Change My MindThose changes could make Siri a far more capable virtual assistant and could perhaps set the stage for a broader shift towards the iPhone's software becoming more intelligent. Apple indeed has larger plans to revamp Siri with more sophisticated large language models (i.e. the same tech that fuels ChatGPT), according to Bloomberg. This new Siri would be capable of answering questions more quickly and in a more natural manner, more similar to Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT.But that overhaul isn't expected to arrive until 2026 even if Apple announces it next year, the report says. If accurate, this would mean Apple's true answer to OpenAI and Google's chatbot would come to the market much later than its competitors, putting more pressure on Apple's technology to be successful. But Apple sees this as a long-term play and would rather wait until it's perfected its own unique approach rather than rushing to catch up, which is its modus operandi."We view it sort of like multitouch, which enabled the smartphone revolution and the modern tablet," Apple CEO Tim Cook said to Wired's Steven Levy in a recent interview when asked if he had considered charging for Apple Intelligence.Don't expect to see a foldable iPhone in 2025 Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold is one of several foldable Android phones that aims to blend the experience of a phone and a tablet. James Martin/CNETRumblings of an iPhone that bends in half have circulated for years, but don't expect to see one anytime soon. Bloomberg reports that Apple is developing a foldable iPad and a bendable iPhone but notes that a foldable iPhone wouldn't arrive before 2026 at the earliest.Android phone makers have looked to foldable designs as a means to reinvigorate the smartphone market amid stalling sales and longer upgrade cycles. But even though the market for foldable phones is expected to grow by 10.5% in 2024 according to the International Data Corporation, growth is slowing as phonemakers -- particularly those in China, where foldables are particularly popular -- are shifting their focus to generative AI.Foldable phones can be beneficial for the right type of consumer, but their high prices make them hard to justify for most. Traditional phones are so ingrained in our lives that it's going to take a convincing argument to coerce shoppers into trying something new. The fact that Apple hasn't released a foldable phone yet -- and doesn't seem to be in a rush to do so -- suggests it may have the same perspective.Until Apple publicly announces its new products, nothing is certain. But if the reports turn out to be true, 2025 will have much more in store than your average iPhone launch. Given that Apple has a reputation for showing consumers why new technologies are useful rather than being first, the expectations for new products like Apple Intelligence (and perhaps eventually a foldable iPhone) are particularly high. Check Out the iPhone 16 Pro Max's Cameras, Display and Colors See all photos

Doctor Who wouldn't be Doctor Who without its Christmas specials. Since the show returned to television in 2005, we've been getting them yearly. The tradition continues this year with the self-contained episode Joy to the World. From the look of things, we'll all be taking a trip to the Time Hotel, where two Doctors, dinosaurs, and a whole bunch of craziness await.Ncuti Gatwareturns as the Fifteenth Doctor and is joined by Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan, who plays Joy in the episode. The cast includes Steph de Whalley, Jonathan Aris, Joey Fry, Peter Benedict, Julia Watson and Niamh Marie Smith. Stephen Moffat wrote the episode, and, most importantly, Russell T. Davies returned as the showrunner.I'm not saying this will be an excellent addition to the show's 20-year run of Christmas specials. But considering the team involved in front of and behind the camera, it sounds like it'll be an episode to remember.Read on to find out when to watch Doctor Who: Joy to the World and why a VPN could be a helpful tool.Read more: Not Into Charlie Brown? Get Into This Offbeat Kids' Christmas Special Instead Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor and Nicola Couglan is Joy in the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas Special. Disney PlusHow to watch Doctor Who: Joy to the WorldDisney Plus will stream Doctor Who: Joy to the World on Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 12:10 p.m. ET (9:10 a.m. PT) in all regions except the UK and Ireland, where it'll air on the BBC. Sarah Tew/CNET Sign up for a standalone Disney Plus subscription with or without ads, or choose one of its bundle options. The service costs $8 to watch with ads, or $14 for the commercial-free version. Disney also packages its streaming services together Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN at a discount, letting you bundle two or three platforms in a single subscription. There are four bundles available now: Duo Basic, Duo Premium, Trio Basic and Trio Premium. See at Disney Plus

Data breach notices tell us that our personal data was compromised. In 2024 alone, major data breaches occurred at National Public Data, Change Healthcare and Ticketmaster, putting millions of consumers at risk of financial fraud and identity theft."On average, we have seen eight to nine data breach incidents every day," said Weiqing Sun, director of master's programs in cybersecurity at the University of Toledo. "More frequent and more significant data breaches will occur and keep affecting every one of us."If you receive a data breach letter in the mail, don't ignore it. It will inform you that an unauthorized party has gained access to internal company data and may possess your personally identifiable information like your name, phone number, Social Security number and more.Here's everything you should know about data breach notices.What's in a data breach notice?Data breach notices usually include the following information:Details about how and when the breach occurredA list of your personal data that might have been leaked to hackersAn explanation of what the company is doing to protect your data in the aftermathTips to help you keep your identity safeCompanies will regularly pay for free identity theft or credit monitoring services for affected customers. Activation codes are provided in the letter, but you must create the account yourself to take advantage of the offer. Depending on the severity of the breach, the free coverage lasts up to two years in most cases.Identity theft protection services help monitor your sensitive data on the dark web. Sometimes, these services can alert you that your data has been compromised before you even receive a notice. Most importantly, they come with identity restoration services if your identity is stolen."Try to take advantage of those services to get the protection," said Sun.When and how will a company send me a data breach notice?All states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands have passed laws requiring companies to notify customers of data breaches. The length of time varies by state, but notices are usually sent within 60 days after the data leak is discovered. Data breach notices come in the mail. If you receive a notice by email, text or phone call, it's likely a scam. If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of a notice claiming your sensitive data has been compromised, contact the company directly or search online for coverage of the breach, Sun said.In addition to impacted customers, companies that suffer a cyberattack may alert state attorney general's offices, law enforcement, the three major credit bureaus, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, depending on the severity of the breach or state regulations.What should I do if I receive a letter in the mail?If you receive notice of a data breach by mail, follow the advice in the letter and take it seriously. You should be on the lookout for phishing attacks and regularly check your Experian, TransUnion and Equifax credit reports for unauthorized accounts opened in your name.If the company offers free identity theft protection, sign up for it. After the membership expires, you'll need to decide whether to pay to continue with the service or subscribe to another provider. Protect your personal data and get peace of mind withCNET's top pick for identity theft protection. See at Aura If your data is involved in another data breach in the future, you may sign up for additional free services offered to you later. What are some steps I can take to protect my data?Even if you aren't using an ID theft protection service, here are four things you can do for free to protect yourself:1. Change your password on the breached account, along with any other accounts with the same login credentials.2. Review your credit card and debit card statements at least once a month and look for any abnormalities3.Freeze your credit so that nobody can apply for a line of credit in your name (you'll have to unfreeze it yourself if you want to open a new account)4. Remain vigilant of phishing attacks by cybercriminals using your leaked information to trick you into sharing financial account information or other sensitive data

December 24, 20242 min readWikipedia Searches Reveal Differing Styles of CuriosityAre you a hunter or a busybody?By Gary Stix edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Amanda MontaezThe website Wikipedia describes curiosity as a quality related to inquisitive thinking, such as exploration, investigation, and learning, evident in humans and other animals. But there is a lot more to this prime motivator for so much of human behaviorand Wikipedia, as the worlds largest encyclopedia, is now helping social scientists deepen the definition of curiosity.Tracing how Wikipedia searchers flit among topics and lose themselves in Wiki rabbit holes revealed three different styles of human inquisitiveness: the busybody, the hunter and the dancer.Curiosity actually works by connecting pieces of information, not just acquiring them. Dani Bassett, University of Pennsylvania On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.In this lexicon, a busybody traces a zigzagging route through many often distantly related topics. A hunter, in contrast, searches with sustained focus, moving among a relatively small number of closely related articles. A dancer links together highly disparate topics to try to synthesize new ideas. Curiosity actually works by connecting pieces of information, not just acquiring them, says University of Pennsylvania network scientist Dani Bassett, cosenior author on a recent study of these curiosity types in Science Advances. Its not as if we go through the world and pick up a piece of information and put it in our pockets like a stone. Instead we gather information and connect it to stuff that we already know.The team tracked more than 482,000 people using Wikipedias mobile app in 50 countries or territories and 14 languages. The researchers charted these users paths using knowledge networks of connected information, which depict how closely one search topic (a node in the network) is related to another. Beyond just mapping the connections, they linked curiosity styles to location-based indicators of well-being, inequality, and other measures.In countries with higher education levels and greater gender equality, people browsed more like busybodies. In countries with lower scores on these variables, people browsed like hunters. Bassett hypothesizes that in countries that have more structures of oppression or patriarchal forces, there may be a constraining of knowledge production that pushes people more toward this hyperfocus. The researchers also analyzed topics of interest, ranging from physics to visual arts, for busybodies compared with hunters (graphic). Dancer patterns, more recently confirmed, were excluded.Princeton University psychologist Erik Nook praised the studys dazzlingly large scope. The authors, he says, brought together expertise from a range of fieldstopology, psychology, cognitive science, affective science, clinical science, sociology and computational modelingto reveal a host of insights into human behavior.The seeds of this work were planted in 2016 when Bassett and their twin brother, Perry Zurn, a professor of philosophy at American University, noticed that plenty of academic research had examined creativitybut relatively little had gone to its requisite precursor, curiosity. Zurn emerged from a deep dive into 2,000 years of Western historical and philosophical literature with descriptions of various curiosity styles, including the three investigated in the recent paper. Wikipedia then provided the real-world test bed to confirm this busybody-hunter-dancer typology, drawn from the work of philosophical greats. Heidegger and Nietzsche could never have imagined that their work would one day influence the network science of Wiki rabbit holes.

Eurogamer's headed off for ChristmasBut there's plenty to look forward to!Image credit: Eurogamer Blog by Tom Phillips Editor-in-Chief Published on Dec. 24, 2024 Phew. You know how people say 'I can't believe it's been a year since...' Well, this year it really feels like it's been a year. 2024 has been another turbulent 12 months for the video games industry, with fresh challenges and unexpected changes for many. But as I'm sat here reading through the responses to our Reader's Top 50 vote, I'm reminded how much we've still had to be thankful of. The list you've voted for is bursting with creative brilliance, and some of the responses for why you've voted for them are truly touching. You describe experiences which have connected us with others, evoked nostalgia for games of old, and sparked memories of playing alongside people or pets no longer with us. And you have also mentioned games that have now forged fresh memories - sharing our favourite past-time with our own next generations.Eurogamer is headed off on its Christmas holiday after today, but we'll have daily treats to share with you until we're back on 2nd January. As well as your top 50, we'll share our staff picks and our Game of the Year. There's our annual Newcast Quiz of the Year, a festive What We've Been Playing, and we've already begun our Games of 2024 feature series, celebrating some of our favourite gaming moments of the past 12 months.Thank you for all of your support this year. 2025 looks utterly bonkers, and if half of what we're expecting to arrive actually makes it, things are certainly looking bright indeed.Until then, I'll wish you all a safe and happy end of the year - and thanks, as always, for reading.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereFortnite collabs have been growing each day ever since the latest Chapter 6 was released. Whether its Big Hero 6 and Godzilla skins that are included in the latest Battle Pass, or the newly added Cyberpunk collab, theres something for each fan in the game.Since the new season is Japanese-themed and brings Demons and Ronins to the Battle Royale island, most of the collaborations are centered around turning more and more iconic characters into Samurai, like Batman Ninja. One more iconic franchise, Star Wars is getting a Samurai-themed twist with two new skins released in the game soon.Next Fortnite x Star Wars crossover brings Samurai Stormtroopers and Darth Vader skinsLatest Fortnite leaks have revealed that an upcoming Star Wars crossover will bring a Samurai-themed Stormtrooper skin and a Samurai Darth Vader skin to Chapter 6 Season 1. The leaked images were spotted on digital promotional boards where a white Stormtrooper in a samurai costume was seen.The Imperial Fleet is getting a Samurai makeover in Fortnite. Image by HYPEX.Alongside that, a similar Darth Vader skin, with a glowing red Katana, resembling the iconic characters lightsaber was spotted as well. Since players have been asking for a Lightsaber pickaxe in Fortnite ever since the arrival of a Star Wars collab, seems like its finally happening in the form of a glowing sword.A similar red katana is also a pickaxe in the Cyberpunk 2077 set with a cosmetic named Silverhands Katana. Regardless, players are also hoping to see the return of mythic Lightsabers in Fortnite since they were first released with Winterfest 2020.Now since Winterfest 2024 is already underway, a Star Wars crossover would add more OG callbacks to the very first collab that happened between the iconic film franchise and Fortnite. If youre still tuning in to Winterfest, check out all the quests and rewards the game has brought to the Battle Royale island. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

Culture + LifestyleThe 47 Most Beautiful Beaches in the WorldFrom stateside dunes on Lake Michigan to exotic lava sand enclaves on the Galpagos archipelago, these awe-inspiring beaches should be on your bucket listBy Katherine McLaughlinArchitectureThe 10 Most Beautiful Luxury Cruise Ships in the WorldTraveling to destinations as dazzling as the vessels themselves, these ships combine relaxation and adventureBy Rebecca Shinners Culture + LifestyleThe Best Coffee Table Books to Gift This Year, According to AD StaffersWhether youre adding to your own collection or elevating someone elsesBy Jessica ChernercelebritiesDecorate for Christmas with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley & MoreAs Christmas approaches, AD joins Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Derek Blasberg, and more as they decorate and cook in preparation for the holiday season. Level up your hosting game as you learn how to set the perfect holiday table with interior designer Noz Nozawa and make a delicious meringue tumble with Chef Jeremy Lee.architectureInside a Legendary Modernist Home Designed to Flow Like a WaterfallToday, AD travels to Vancouver, Canada, to tour Eppich House II. Designed in the 1980s by renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson for businessman Hugo Eppich, this home uses rigid materials to create soft, organic forms. Curved steel layers cascade down the landscape like a waterfall, while an abundance of windows flood the home with natural light. Everything in the house, from the landscape to the furniture, was designed by Ericksons collaborators and has been beautifully preserved. This home is a feat in modernist architecture and is considered one of Ericksons best designs.celebritiesTouring the Doctor Odyssey Set With Joshua JacksonToday AD joins Joshua Jackson and production designer, Jamie Walker McCall, to tour the set of Ryan Murphys Doctor Odyssey. Bringing The Odyssey cruise ship to life was no mean featfrom a fully functioning pool on the leisure deck to the most stylish infirmary a doctor could ask for, this set creates a luxurious backdrop for all the shows medical drama.interiorsInterior Designer Answers Your Top Design QuestionsToday, AD100 designer David Netto joins Architectural Digest to answer your burning interior design questions. What color combinations should you avoid? Should you hang your TV over the fireplace? Netto shares his expertise to help solve any interior design problems you may face.Special thanks to EllsworthKellyFoundation and Gemini G.E.L. LLCcelebritiesInside Kendall Jenners Home at ChristmasToday, AD is welcomed back by Kendall Jenner to tour her LA home while its decorated for Christmas. Over the years, the Kardashian-Jenner clan has become known for their flamboyant Christmas decorations but Kendalls approach to holiday decorating is much more traditional. With the help of florist to the stars, Jeff Leatham, green garlands, a classic tree, and vintage decorations lace the halls of her home creating a nostalgic atmosphere. Much of this nostalgia stems from decorations from Kendalls childhood handed down from her mom Krismost notably her collection of Christopher Radko tree ornaments. Growing up with [those ornaments] every year, they became so special to me, she says. And I cant wait to share that with my kids one day, but I love sharing this with my friends. I love entertaining, I love hosting, and so these decorations get used really well.2024 Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New YorkArchitecture + DesignInside a Richly Layered, Family-Friendly Colonial Revival in LAWest Haddon Hall created moody moments and plenty of room to entertain in the 1931 homeBy Lindsay TalbotShopping68 Best Gifts for Women (and Everyone Else in Your Life)Skip the gift cards and get them something theyll actually loveBy Shoko WangerMagazineTadao Ando Realizes a Fashion Mavens Architectural DreamThe inimitable architect fulfilled Lorenzo Hadars wish for a Los Angeles house that whispers beauty and restraintBy Mayer RusHomes + Decor17 Midcentury-Modern Living Rooms That Prove Why the Style is TimelessThough the look was popularized in the 1940s and 50s, its still one of the most sought-after design aestheticsBy Lindsey Mather

In the film, Hitchcock uses these architectural details intentionally: The lead character Roger Thornhill spies on the films villains from outside of the floor-to-ceiling windows, hanging from the cantilevered edges, then once inside the reflection in the TV and the open floor plan are crucial to the subsequent events. This entire sequence skillfully deploys these architectural attributes for narrative purposesit would have been entirely different had the events taken place in a home of a different architectural style.Though not all of the films buildings are midcentury modern; others do appear, including 430 Park Avenue, which was converted to a modern-style building in the mid-50s and memorably appears in the opening credits. The United Nations General Assembly Building, which was completed in 1952, also appears in the film.Hairspray (2007)John Travolta as Edna Turnblad in HairsprayPhoto: New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett CollectionCaptured with the giddiness that only a musical can offer, the sets of Hairspray employ color and midcentury design motifs to match the energy of the romance and strife of the 60s-set narrative. The sequence for Welcome to the 60s, led by the characters Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) and her mother Edna Turnblad (John Travolta), who hasnt left this house since 1951, emphasize the aesthetic and temperamental difference between the beginning and middle of the midcentury-modern era. The primacy of the space race, and its impact on the visual culture of the time, is acknowledged in the final number, You Cant Stop the Beat, when Tracy descends in a floating rocketship platform onto the stage, above which Sputnik chandeliers hang.The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (20172023)Caroline Aaron as Shirley Maisel, Marin Hinkle as Rose Weissman, Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam Maisel, and Justine Lupe as Astrid Weissman in The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselPhoto: Philippe AntonelloAmazon/Courtesy Everett Collection

Understandably, these have become collector's items and adoring fans anticipate new announcements.AD100 designer Ken Fulk used Pendleton blankets to form these game-room curtains at Instagram founder Kevin and Nicole Systroms Lake Tahoe home.Douglas FriedmanPendleton Blankets in Design TodayPendleton has been woven into the costumes of your favorite film stars (think The Dudes full-zip Westerley Mens Sweater in The Big Lebowski). Spend even a little bit of time scrolling through page after page of vintage Pendletons on Etsy and youll start noticing them everywhere. And you can certainly find them on the pages of AD: Take Instagram cofounder Kevin Systroms home, for examplehis Lake Tahoe manse has a game table surrounded by curtains made from vintage Pendleton blankets. Another creative use can be seen in this Aspen house, where the textiles serve as curtains for a set of bunk beds. Pendleton blankets have a place far outside the stretches of the home, as well. For example, glass artist Dale Chihulys Blanket Cylinders series was inspired by Pendleton and Indigenous textilesa collection that he spent 20 years collecting blankets for.How to Find Vintage Pendleton BlanketsIt can be surprisingly tricky to figure out whether your Pendleton blanket is vintage or notits about far more than finding examples that look old or worn in. The secret lies in the brand tag: Like most brands, Pendleton updated its branding from time to time, and the product tags reflect this. For example, they began using a Woolmark to highlight products made with 100% virgin wool around 1965, but stopped in 1994.Looking to pinpoint the age on that Pendleton blanket you scored at the flea market? Start with the tag.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAside from the tags, the stitching can give you a clue. According to a blog on the Pendleton website, the company made the move from satin stitching to overstitched binding in the 1960s, with the color of the latter being stronger. Between 1994 and 2009, the typeface on the tags became a bit more streamlined and utilitarian in vibe, and a yellow box in the design was removed. The most recent change happened in 2009 when the name Pendleton was taken off its angle and the typeface got a slight modernization. The National Park blankets also feature fun Easter eggs on the tags, oftentimes featuring park-specific wildlife or flora.Keep in mind that many of the really popular designs have gone through periods of hibernation before being re-introduced. This can cause some confusion if you dont know what to look for, but taking careful note of the product tag should let you know if you have a new or vintage Pendleton wool blanket. Whatever you do, dont throw them in the washing machineonly the (newer) Pendleton Eco-Wise Wool designs are washable. When in doubt, bring it to the dry cleaner.